Best Lead Actress
| Actress in a Leading Role | |||||
| Year | Name | Film | Role | Status | Milestone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | Merle Oberon | The Dark Angel | Kitty Vane | Nominated | First Asian nominated for any Academy Award First Asian nominated for Best Actress |
Read more about this topic: List Of Asian Academy Award Winners And Nominees
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